Disneyland at the holidays: The merriest place on Earth

December 2, 2012 11:32 PM

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1) Ohh and ahh when over 50,000 lights turn the facade of the It's a Small World ride into a sparkling wonderland. This is truly the most beautiful thing you'll ever see at Disneyland. (Anthony Falzone)

1) Ohh and ahh when over 50,000 lights turn the facade of the It's a Small World ride into a sparkling wonderland. This is truly the most beautiful thing you'll ever see at Disneyland. (Anthony Falzone)

1) Ohh and ahh when over 50,000 lights turn the facade of the... Photo-3837339.53282 - SFGate

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It's a Small World gets completely transformed for the holidays with the cheery dolls wearing Santa hats and singing a merry mix of “Jingle Bells” and “Deck The Halls” in counterpoint with the classic “It’s a Small World.” (Anthony Falzone) less

It's a Small World gets completely transformed for the holidays with the cheery dolls wearing Santa hats and singing a merry mix of “Jingle Bells” and “Deck The Halls” in counterpoint with the classic ... more

It's a Small World gets completely transformed for the... Photo-3832930.53282 - SFGate

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2) Revel with prancing reindeer, skating silver snowflakes, marching toy soldiers and dancing gingerbread cookies at A Christmas Fantasy Parade. You'll also see your favorite characters atop floats: Mickey and Minnie take a romantic twirl on a frozen pond; Woody and Buzz wave from atop giant wooden building blocks; and Santa rides high in his sleigh filled with presents and good cheer. less

3) Be dazzled by the snow-capped turrets of Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle, draped with shimmering icicles and twinkling lights.

3) Be dazzled by the snow-capped turrets of Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle, draped with shimmering icicles and twinkling lights.

Photo: Paul Hiffmeyer

3) Be dazzled by the snow-capped turrets of Sleeping Beauty's... Photo-3837345.53282 - SFGate

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4) Make merry and macabre at Haunted Mansion Holiday, where Jack Skellington and the residents of Halloween Town, from Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' celebrate the season in uniquely sinister style. (Anthony Falzone) less

4) Make merry and macabre at Haunted Mansion Holiday, where Jack Skellington and the residents of Halloween Town, from Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' celebrate the season in uniquely sinister ... more

5) Mosey on over to the Jingle Jangle Jamboree where you can snap pics with Santa and Mrs. Claus, play Reindeer Games, decorate cookies and tap your toes to the sounds of Billy Hill and the Holiday Hillbillies.

5) Mosey on over to the Jingle Jangle Jamboree where you can snap pics with Santa and Mrs. Claus, play Reindeer Games, decorate cookies and tap your toes to the sounds of Billy Hill and the Holiday Hillbillies.

Photo: Eai3

5) Mosey on over to the Jingle Jangle Jamboree where you can snap... Photo-3832934.53282 - SFGate